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3 Fundamental Success Criteria for Future Supply Chains

All Things Supply Chain

By nature, supply chain success is largely dependent on the chain’s ability to adapt and evolve within its environment, much like a living organism.

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How AI, Machine Learning and Automation Will Impact Business in 2018 and Beyond!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published at tenfold.com Permission to publish provided by Ira Padilla. Check out How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Change Decision Making for Businesses! We are living in exciting and innovative times with futuristic technology literally at our fingertips. But for the longest time, small to medium sized businesses were not serviced by the latest tech trends enterprises have been able to benefit from.

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5 steps for Procurement to impact on financial results

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. Introduction. Step 1. Remove the noise. Step 2. Address Procurement Strategy. Step 3. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Step 4. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Step 5. Keep Procurement up to date. Summary. Introduction. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business.

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7 Best Project Management Books Ever Written

Supply Chain Opz

We rank the leading books on project management on the market using the objective evaluation and the result are best project management books ever written. What Kind of Project Management Books Do You Need? While Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK Guide by Project Management Institute) is considered a gold standard, it's just a guide to getting you to know the project management process.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Improve Supply Chain Spend Management through Advanced Fleet Tracking

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Moving freight is becoming more profitable than ever. In fact, an average of 40,000 orders for heavy-duty trucks in the US was tallied during the first half of the year to help accommodate the shipping demand of manufacturers and retailers. As the trend continues, so does the need to upgrade and automate fleet tracking systems. The right software can guarantee better fleet management and more efficiency which can translate to increased profitability overall.

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Are We Facing the End of Supply Chain Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus at [link] , a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Check out Disaster Strikes!!! Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? A new article in Harvard Business Review has been generating some automation-related controversy in the Supply Chain Community, as well as lots of buzz and interesting conversation.

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The Best Negotiation Book Ever Written

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we evaluate 2 books, namely, "Getting to Yes" and "Influence" based on 3 criteria and will show you which one is the best negotiation book. In Search of the Best Negotiation Book In our opinion, there are 2 major negotiation approaches, namely, law school approach and psychological school approach. Both approaches are equally valid and accepted by business professionals.

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Claritum Expands

Claritum

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Claritum is expanding offices. “As Claritum continues to gain market share and traction with our latest service offerings, we are expanding offices” said Prof. Richard Hillum Executive Chairman at Claritum. “Our head office is now 60% larger and my expectation is that we will outgrow this additional space in the coming months.” Claritum in Bath.

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The Amazing Supply Chain of Chocolate Easter Eggs

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article written by Chloe Cooke and originally published on [link] Permission to publish here provided by David Weaver. Check out The Baby Supply Chain! At the end of this month, the festival of Easter will begin. Aside from the religious connotations, many people automatically associate Easter with the legend of the Easter bunny delivering chocolate Easter eggs to children.

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The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Adam Robinson on [link]. Permission to publish here provided by Adam Robinson. There’s no other way to describe it: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world of logistics. That may seem like a cliché, or hype, or buzz, but it is true. The tech is fundamentally changing the way packages move around the world, from predictive analytics to autonomous vehicles and robotics.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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How AI and the IoT Can Change Transportation Management!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Adam Robinson on [link]. Analysts predict that by 2020, 75% of new cars will feature IoT connectivity. The percentage increase describes consumer applications, but the idea of connected vehicles should garner interest from other sectors such as shipping, logistics, and transportation.

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The Industrial Revolution – From Industry 1.0 to Industry 5.0!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally created by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jenis Sheth at [link]. Check out The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! (Infographic). The history of Industry 4.0 tracks the manufacturing industry from the industrial revolution to the digital transformation and beyond. Each new stage represents a revolution in the manufacturing process that has changed the way we think about and work in the industry.

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Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future!

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Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out The 5 Big Benefits of the Digital Supply Chain! There are many exciting advances in Technology these days! The proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and Robotics, Industry 4.0, Big Data and Analytics, and Digitalization are all phrases that are emblematic of revolutionary changes both today and in the future.

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Time to Look into the Future of Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Guest blog post provided by Milan Vyas. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more.

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The Industry 4.0 Ecosystem! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic and permission to publish infographic provided by Gary Faraci. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). Industry 4.0 involves leveraging the latest technologies, digital capabilities, the unprecedented dissemination of IoT (the Internet of Things) and the incredible ability to tap into data anywhere and everywhere in the Supply Chain.

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You are Connected Everywhere! Why aren’t you Connecting your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Have you ever tried to drive in a blinding snowstorm or when the rain or fog is so thick that you can’t see in front of your car? It’s not possible! And it’s risky to even try! So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives?

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Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post and permission to publish provided by Milan Vyas. Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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7 Essential Attributes of Strategic Supplier Partnerships!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Michael Massetti, Executive Partner at Gartner, at [link] and permission to publish here provided by Michael Massetti. Check out How To Differentiate With A Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Program! Though the phrase partnership is often used, what really constitutes a strategic supplier partnership?

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The Negotiation Before the Negotiation!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published, and permission to publish here provided by Nikita S, at [link]. Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? When preparing for a negotiation, it is common to identify the issues to be negotiated, decide on negotiating tactics to use on your supplier, think through what your supplier may say and practice saying the words you’ll use during the negotiation.

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The Journey of One Banana! A Supply Chain in Motion! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally created and published and permission to publish provided by Sam Jenks at [link]. [link]. A few days ago I chatted with my brother on the telephone. In the midst of our conversation, I could hear that he was chopping up something on a cutting board. “What are you cooking,” I asked him. “I’m making a banana smoothie.

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The 5 Point Last Minute Black Friday Supply Chain Checklist!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Black Friday is Almost Here! Last Minute Supply Chain Preparation! Black Friday is almost here! It marks the tipping point demarcating the less busy, preparation focussed pre-Black Friday period from the frantically busy, execution focussed post-Black Friday period. Record sales are expected from the online retail channel in particular, as is the case year after year.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Reverse Logistics and the Power of Your 3PL!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by Expak Logistics on [link] Permission to publish here provided by Morgan Dixon. For many companies, reverse logistics has become an integral part of their business plan, offering them the ability to maximize the efficiency of their operations. Generally, reverse logistics is defined as “the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in E-Commerce! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic provided by Jake Rheude at [link]. Check out The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Overview! What You Need to Know! (Video). The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Retail industry is underway. Further it has the potential for exponential dissemination across the Retail landscape in the future along with expansion of it’s applications and capabilities.

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4 Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting Supply Chain Technology!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jason Rosing and Veridian. Check out 10 Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! There are thousands of supply chain technology vendors in the market today, and many companies claim their system is the best-of-the-best.

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The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. When I was 11 years old everyone in Grade 6 was required to create and make a speech in front of the class. I wrote a speech on Air Pollution. It was an emerging issue in the news at that time. I talked about statistics on the levels of Air Pollution, the damage it was causing, and what we needed to do to curtail and fix the problem.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Blockchain: The Next Great Leap in Supply Chain Transparency!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out What Exactly is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? (Infographic). Blog post provided by [link]. Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. It’s no secret that transparency is the name of the game in today’s world-class Supply Chains. More and more consumers are demanding accountability and openness about where their products come from.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Scott Cleaver, COO at ecobee!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Scott Cleaver, Chief Operations Officer at ecobee.

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22 Tips for Offering Profitable Free Shipping! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Jake Rheude at [link]. Check out E-Commerce Delivery: Stop Shipping Air and Empty Boxes! Free shipping is an effective but sometimes costly sales tool. Is it possible for companies to offer free shipping and still make money? Case studies show that free shipping increases sales, order volume, and conversion rate.

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Warehouse Fulfillment – Optimize Your Storage Locations

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Check out Warehouse Fulfillment – Move The Material To The People, Not The Other Way Around! “We just spent several millions of dollars on a new Warehouse Management System for our E-Commerce Online Distribution Centre. We do not need to spend any more money on our Supply Chain.” That sounded very intriguing.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr